Matt Flores: Richie to head state Demo party

Last Friday, the State Democratic Executive Committee elected Boyd Richie, one of its own, to serve as party chair. He replaces Charles Soechting, who has served as party chair for two years.

“The misguided Republican leadership of Rick Perry, Tom Craddick and Tom DeLay has failed Texans, and voters are ready for a change,” Boyd said in a prepared statement. “Democrats are working hard to earn the trust of Texas voters and restore honesty, integrity and accountability to our government.”

Richie, of Graham, is serving his third term as county attorney in Young County. He had served on the state party’s executive committee for two terms.